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You've been planning your winter getaway for months, pulling out your skis or snowboard to dust off for the ski season, and it's time to pull together your itinerary. What else is there to do around the Truckee-Tahoe area that's fun for the whole family? We've got your covered with a few of our favorite picks! Read More

With 23 feet of new snow in the Tahoe area in the past month, there's just so much powder to enjoy. Break from your usual routine at Squaw Alpine and take advantage of one of the most underestimated and fun snow sports: snowshoeing! Check out this Sunset Snowshoe Tour by Tahoe Adventure Company! Read More

It was a White Christmas around Truckee-Tahoe this year, with feet of beautiful powder, adding to the joy and festivity of the season. If you haven't booked a ski getaway this winter, now's the time. We have a week of storms heading our way to kick off 2017! Read More

If you happen to miss the fireworks at Squaw Valley on New Year's Eve, you're still in luck! Every Saturday evening through March 4th you can catch them light up the sky at 6PM, and also enjoy complimentary hot cocoa as well in the Village Plaza. Read More

There's no need to get behind the wheel on New Year's Eve when Truckee has The (FREE) Holiday Shuttle! It runs between 12:00PM and 2:00AM to every sub-division, through New Years Eve, and better yet; it's free! Read More